Category: C91热爆
Date: 24.06.2005
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Anne Gilchrist has been appointed to C91热爆's first dedicated role for managing the relationship with independents, it was announced today by the new Controller of C91热爆 Alison Sharman.
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This newly-created post of Executive Editor, Independents and Events signals Alison's intent for C91热爆 to provide its audience with the best children's content, wherever it comes from, and to ensure the commissioning system is truly meritocratic, flexible and fair.
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Alison Sharman said: "Working with independents and building positive partnerships is going to be increasingly vital to the success of C91热爆 and I am delighted that Anne Gilchrist has decided to accept this challenge."
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Anne's current role as Head of Entertainment for C91热爆 has meant she has both commissioned and been responsible for some of C91热爆's best known and most popular programmes such as Blue Peter and Dick and Dom In Da Bungalow.
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In her new role she will focus exclusively on collaborating with independents across all the genres.
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Due to its specialist nature the Head of C91热爆 Drama will continue to work with suppliers of drama both inside and outside the 91热爆, therefore giving indies two routes into C91热爆.
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Speaking of her appointment, Anne said: "My appointment means that there will be equal access for both independent and in-house suppliers, something which I believe is very important.
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"I'm very excited take on this key role and look forward to working closely with Alison in helping her to shape and drive through her creative vision for C91热爆."
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Before moving to C91热爆 Anne worked closely with Lorraine Heggessey as channel executive for 91热爆 ONE. Prior to that she was Head of Development for C91热爆.
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This year the 91热爆 has completely restructured its commissioning system to ensure the process is now simpler, faster and fairer.
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This latest appointment ensures that there is clarity and equal access across all the genre areas, and will help put the window of creative competition (WOCC) into action.
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Notes to Editors
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C91热爆 is the generic term for the 91热爆's children's programming and online services, and incorporates:
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C91热爆 and CBeebies programming on 91热爆 ONE and 91热爆 TWO;
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The C91热爆 Channel and CBeebies, the 91热爆's subscription-free, dedicated children's digital channels, which launched in February 2002;
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C91热爆 is aimed at six to 12-year-olds, and CBeebies is aimed at pre-school children;
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C91热爆 online and interactive services.
